I swallowed a gulp down my throat, as I walked through the hallway. People were staring at me, they had their eagle eyes fixed on me. My hands tightened into fists as one of those watching me whispered something to her friend and both of them started laughing. They were pointing at me, so I could tell the whispers were about me. Now, I realized that the lecture room was a far distance from the school park. I never realized that shit until today. I should have reached my chemistry class instead of walking through the hallway with 80% of the crowd focusing their attention on me. I didn't even know why they were doing all these stupid things. What did I do? I didn't cause a scandal or something. Then, why did it seem like I was the subject of their discussion? God, this was so confusing and tiring.My palms had become sweaty. Funny how I thought I had it under control. I thought I was scared of people's intense stares anymore. Yes! I wasn't freaked out. But, that was when Romeo gave me

IVYMy eyes opened slowly. I woke up with a banging headache. My head hurt as hell, as if I hit my head on a wall.I raised my head from the desk. I glanced around the room and instantly remembered that I was not in my room. Of course, I wouldn't place my head on the desk if I was in my house. I was in Romeo's house and I was here on a mission. I had something to do yet I slept off. "Why am I like this?" I muttered to myself. I recalled that he was sitting on the bed and giving me a silent treatment before I drifted to my dreamland. Where the fuck did he go? I hope he didn't leave the house or something. I needed to talk to him. I had to. We should resolve the issue between us. Today or never. I might not have a chance to talk to him after today. I stood up and walked out of Romeo's house. I should go to the living room first. If he wasn't here, I would look for him around the house. Romeo wouldn't leave the house because of me, he would rather ignore me. He would

"You are late, Ivy." Freya said as I entered her restaurant, she had a frown on her face.Her eyes went back to what she was doing. The restaurant was kind of busy today, a lot of people came to dine."I know." I muttered under my breath."Why are you still wearing your school uniform?" Freya questioned me. "Does it matter?" I mumbled.This time around, Freya looked up. She scanned me with her eyes for a while. "What is wrong with you? Are you okay, Ivy? Should I call your mother?" Freya bombarded me with questions.I gave a half shrug."I'm okay. Like, very okay. What should I do?" I asked her.Freya went silent, her eagle eyes were fixed on me. Finally, she broke the silence."I think you need a break. Maybe, you should take today off. I have hired a few workers, I'll tell your mother you shouldn't work anymore.""Thank you." I muttered and walked out of her presence.I was supposed to board a cab to my house. But then, I needed to think. I needed the cool breeze. I had to clear my

My mouth fell open. I was completely caught off guard by Romeo's defense of me. Why would Romeo speak up for me? Shock washed over me like a wave, eclipsing any embarrassment I might have felt. My heart was beating so fast. I looked down as I tried to process what had just happened. For a moment, the class room was completely silent. If a pin fell down, I was sure I could hear the pin drop. Everyone was stunned by the sudden defense of me. No one expected anyone to stand up for me and the unexpected support left everyone speechless. What stunned everyone even more was that it was Romeo who had defended me. No one expected him to stick up for me and the fact that he did made the silence even more deafening.The first boy who spoke cleared his throat. " You don't have to do this, Romeo. Everyone knows you are not together anymore. So, what is the point?" He babbled. " I want you to dare me. Mess around with her and you will see what I am capable of doing. Asshole. " Romeo threatened h

ROMEOI gently took her hand in mine, looking into her eyes. I gave it a little squeeze and whispered. "Ivy, I'm sorry." I said, speaking from my heart. Ivy pulled her hands away from mine, looking away from me. She was silent. The tears had stopped falling from her honey brown eyes but they still lingered there. "Ivy." I called her name.I heard her stifle a sob, but a few tears still slipped down her cheeks.My eyelids dropped. God, I hated to see her shed tears. The thought that I was the one who made her cry filled me with guilt. I hated myself more than anything right now, the hatred I had for myself even surpassed the one I'd for my father.Once again, I hurt another girl. I knew I was the baddest guy in high school, I had broken a lot of girls' hearts. But, at least, it was a fair game for them. They wished to sleep with the school bad boy and I granted their wish. They wanted more than just a night thing, but I couldn't offer them anything deeper. I only saw them